Need Love is modestly crafted but genuine, both in taking stylistic influence from eras past, and in representing the true value of love and unity in a time when division and difficulty seem to provide the background to much of daily life.
Rap
2024 was a huge year for Westie Subz. Larry Bird OG hit the scene as a dark and deeper-toned single from the rising artist, and highlighted the old-school rap roots that inspired the creative in everything from storytelling to the clarity of the mix to the nostalgic and mellow yet heavy nature of the beat.
The track blends melody and rap in a familiar way, flooding the space with storytelling and scenes that help keep things grounded amidst this underlying topic of Kings.
Dreamz holds nothing back, both lyrically and performatively, and this is what lets these songs become the perfect accompaniment for any and all modern listeners – in particular, those who are feeling equally uncertain or lost whilst Roaming In The Dark.
Music to instantly remove the haste and hassle of a busy season – Fuma captures the essence of calm, with the aptly-titled, ambient, dreamy, and melodically soothing Sit Down x100.
Nyc Flo brings together the classic old school weight of heartfelt, motivational hip hop, and the creatively immersive soundscapes of genres like jazz, soul, big band and afrobeat, throughout his inspiring new album AQUARIUS FEVER VOL. II.
Capturing a fine balance between hip hop’s contemporary realm and the greater depths of its history, rapper and artist Recc draws you in with sharp wordplay and performative flair combined, throughout the brand new album tears b4 TRATR.
From his high-rising new album Rich Dreams, old school revival rapper and artist Rolondo Rich further elevates his reach as a modern creative, with the launch of four professional visuals to accompany fresh singles from the project.
Sydney songwriter and performer annelise recaptures the essence of RnB’s golden era, with the quickly catchy and distinct groove and tune of Lies.
Ground-breaking creative project Emotion 8 takes to instantly immersing listeners in a powerfully complex, chaotic and energising realm of sound.
Seamlessly intertwining aspects of electronica, rock and catchy dance-pop, with the occasional twist of rap, their sound is all at once cinematically vast and conceptually sharp. Nowhere do these qualities present a greater crescendo of impact than throughout the brand new single Night Rider.
Songwriter and artist Kampaign Gold continues to create with a certain fearlessness in modern music. His versatility shines from one track to the next, the upbeat energy of Girl Like You followed by the distinctly intimate, acoustic and vulnerable tones of his more recent single Always There.
Driving with a quirky but catchy hook, alongside a strong groove that’s unique but well rooted amidst the summertime bounce of afrobeat and dancehall, Kume launches a smooth and creative new single, in the form of the naturally memorable Whiskey.